Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 § 161.237 — Use of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 161 ·
Oregon Code § 161.237·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Use of
physical force involving pressure on throat or neck by peace officer or
corrections officer.
(1) Notwithstanding ORS 161.233, a peace officer or corrections officer is not
justified in any circumstance in knowingly using physical force that impedes
the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by applying
pressure on the throat or neck of the other person except in circumstances in
which physical force is justified under ORS 161.209 and 161.215.
(2)
Notwithstanding ORS 161.233, it is not reasonable under any circumstance for a
peace officer or corrections officer to knowingly use physical force that
impedes the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another person by
applying pressure on the throat or neck of the other person except in
circumstances in which physical force is justified under ORS 161.209 and
161.215.
(3) As used in
this section, corrections officer means a guard, peace officer or other
official employed in a jail, prison or correctional facility, including a youth
correction facility, who primarily performs the duty of custody, control or
supervision of individuals charged with or convicted of a crime or otherwise
confined under a court order. [2020 s.s.1 c.3 §2; 2020 s.s.2 c.3 §§1,10]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 161.237
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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